Emily's first decorated cake!

The whole gang, what a party crowd we are!!

Luke - showing his "good side" for the camera

Emily and Bopa (my dad)

Emily opening presents




Emily got a cake decorating kit for her 11th birthday. She has been dying to try it out. Here is her first attempt. She was trying out all the different tips. It tastes as good as it looks. Here are a few more birthday photos. My dads birthday is the day after Emily's (Oct. 6). He turned 70 this year and we had a big family celebration.

Rain Finally - Wahoo!!

Kati in her scrubs

Big Fred

It finally rained today and we are expecting more the next few days. This is good news, although it puts a crimp in outdoor plans. Our little puppy has grown into a very big, very active dog, who has of late been very bad. He loves to chase tennis balls outside, he needs to chase tennis balls outside to release his pent up energy. I told Richard tonight I feel like I have another baby, I thought I was almost done raising kids and now I feel like I have started again (even though he is supposed to be Luke's & Emily's dog).